Abode VT is more than just a design studio; Juliet is your partner in crafting a home that truly embodies who you are.

ABOUT

Specializing in existing structures, I curate every layer of your space to create a home that's uniquely yours. My designs not only reflect, but also enhance your real life in ways that are both meaningful and enduring.

At Abode VT, I believe that the greatest spaces are those that celebrate the balance, imperfection, and aspirations of everyday living.

Let’s bring that philosophy to life in your home.

STUDIO PHILOSOPHY

MEET THE PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

Juliet Palmer

Growing up in the Upper Valley of Vermont & New Hampshire, Juliet learned flea markets with her dad and developed an appreciation for vintage pieces, quality design, and hard work. Her mom has always kept a well-decorated home, which instilled in her a passion for making a space - regardless of size or permanence - as good as it can be.

Juliet’s unconventional path to design, free of formal training yet full of instinct and intuition, offers a fresh perspective and unique vantage point.

Unencumbered by convention or passing trends, Juliet’s innate sense of style, impeccable eye, and expertise in “the hunt” for quality pieces allows her to pull inspiration from a variety of sources. While the natural surroundings, architectural elements, and way of life play a role in shaping her work, it's always the lifestyle and desires of each client that inform the creative narrative.

Juliet values and highlights antiques, heirlooms, and one-of-a-kind finds. Tapping into nostalgia to celebrate the beauty in imperfections and the stories behind your cherished pieces, while remaining aspirational for the future, with new additions to usher in the next chapter. She believes that furniture and decor should carry a timelessness, that evolves gracefully alongside the people with whom it coexists.

By confidently blending collected pieces and a range of styles, her design aesthetic strikes the perfect balance between elevated and approachable. The result: spaces that are comfortable and inviting, exuding sophistication and warmth that endure for years to come.

THE STUDIO

design ethos

  • Finding solutions for the spaces that aren’t currently supporting and uplifting you in the way you need. Because you deserve not only the best from your space, but to luxuriate in all the goodness that surrounds you.

  • Design is personal. I know that it can feel vulnerable to be seen. That’s why I operate from a position of mutual trust, positivity and kindness so that we arrive at the best possible outcome- a space that’s intentionally and authentically, you.

  • I listen and observe you, translating your spoken and unspoken desires into a space that’s designed for you to be seen, heard and held. Every day.

    Because your space matters.

“Juliet developed an incredibly thoughtful and inspired design that truly functions for our family and guests, and elevates our living space.”